When it came time to swap out the battery in his 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R, he upgraded to a lithium-ion unit, the Optima Orangetop Quad12.

Lighter, longer-lasting, and cold-weather ready, it beat the old lead-acid battery hands down.

At just 2.2 pounds, it shaved 5 pounds off the bike. With built-in jump-start protection, smart charging via POWERLINK, and an optional high-tech maintainer, starting up after weeks of downtime is a breeze.

Pricey? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely. Optima backs it up with a solid warranty, and installation was plug-and-play. Bonus: it just happens to match KTM orange.

My two cents…

These batteries are around US$200 a piece. Is it worth it? It looks nice, Optima quality, and comes with some cool features. This one definitely comes down to personal choice.

Best price I have seen for these batteries is on Amazon (USA).

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https://ridermagazine.com/2025/06/27/optima-lithium-motorcycle-battery-and-maintainer-review/